Long Beach police seek suspects in May 1 car-to-car shooting

Police are seeking the public's help in finding those responsible in a car-to-car shooting in North Long Beach on May 1 near DeForest Park that left a man with a gunshot wound to the back.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the suspects in a black sedan followed the victim's car before firing a handgun into the passenger side of the victim's car near 57th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

The assailants were believed to be driving in a four-door early 2000s Hyundai or similar car. Police say they may be gang members.

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where he was in stable condition. Two other passengers in the car were unhurt.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call gang enforcement Detective Sean Magee at 562-570-7370. Anonymous tips can be made at tipsoft.com.